Ivanhoe Grammar School is seeking an experienced OH&S Coordinator, to provide advice and support to school staff. This role is a casual position to be performed over two days, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm.

The OH&S Coordinator will assist the Risk Manager and school staff members to develop and maintain best practice program and policies to support a positive Safety Management culture and assist the School in meeting regulatory, legal and operational obligations with respect to Safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Safety Management System documentation such as Risk Assessment templates, Procedures, Work Instructions and Guidelines for the School.
• Assist managers to prepare and maintain Safety Management System documentation such as Risk Assessment templates, Procedures, Work Instructions and Guidelines for their area of influence.
• Conduct Safety inspections, audits and assessment at the School.
• Conduct incident investigations in conjunction with relevant managers.
• Conduct training needs analysis to determine training needs for staff and arrange suitable training courses to fulfil School requirements.
• Source or Prepare and present safety training materials and programs for staff and monitor feedback.
• Provide relevant H&S Induction Training for all new staff and contractors.
• Provide safety risk assessment procurement advice on the introduction of new technology and work practices.
• Review Safety requirements for proposed and existing contractors.
• Arrange training following the introduction of new technology and work practices.
• Create and maintain a library of information necessary for training.
• Provide the necessary stimulus to promote a continuous improvement culture in the school.

Experience and Skills

• Appropriate qualifications in Safety and Risk Management is desirable.
• Have the ability to relate effectively to management and staff at all levels.
• Have well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed report-writing skills.
• Effective planning and development skills.
• Good analytical, evaluation and decision making skills
• Capacity to work independently and systemically.
• Knowledge of Safety Legislative requirements concerning OH&S

Ivanhoe Grammar School values student safety, including child safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School’s policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, OHS Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.  Where a staff member breaches any of the School’s policies or Staff Code of Conduct, the School will take appropriate disciplinary action.